USHCC Statement in Response to Senator Menendez Participation at 2015 Legislative Summit

The following statement should be attributed to Javier Palomarez, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:

“The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was pleased to have the participation of Senator Bob Menendez – along with other senior government officials and Congressional leadership from both sides of the aisle – last week during our Legislative Summit, an annual gathering of business advocates, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives in Washington, DC. During the Summit, Senator Menendez addressed our group and discussed his efforts to promote more diversity and leadership in corporate America. This issue has been a focal point of our association since its inception.

“While the membership of our organization is quite diverse, the USHCC’s primary constituency is Hispanic business owners. Their interests are at the heart of Senator Menendez’s newly updated survey on corporate diversity. Additionally, their interests have driven Senator Menendez’s wider efforts in the Senate on several policy issues that affect American enterprise.

“Throughout his career, Senator Menendez has devoted his time and energy to ensuring Hispanic entrepreneurs have a voice in America’s policy debates. As the highest-ranking Latino in Congress, he has continuously broken glass ceilings and prioritized the importance of inclusion at all levels of government and the private sector.

“The USHCC appreciates its long standing partnership with Senator Bob Menendez, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with him.”

About the USHCC

Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of our nation's entrepreneurs. The USHCC advocates on behalf of nearly 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that together contribute in excess of $486 billion to the American economy, each year. As the leading organization of its kind, the USHCC serves as an umbrella to more than 200 local chambers and business associations across the nation, and partners with more than 240 major corporations.

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